ESA Tribunal Result
jenzie06
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I got it! The judge and doctor were really nice and within 20mins they had decided that the decision should be overturned. They decided it based on my lack of manual dexterity. They asked if I could turn star headed taps (I put I had a problem with taps on the medical questionnaire but the doctor said I didn't have a problem) and I said that I hadn't used a star headed tap in years and even remembered that my parents had changed the taps when I lived at home to lever taps. Instant 15points and qualification.
It still means I get two thirds of **** all but we did it for the principle and I feel vindicated.
I'm going to be getting in touch with my local MP again to discuss the process.
It still means I get two thirds of **** all but we did it for the principle and I feel vindicated.
I'm going to be getting in touch with my local MP again to discuss the process.
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Jen that is brilliant news, I know its not ideal for you money wise, but you must feel so good about winning this, you stood up for yourself and it paid off.
You are an inspiration to anyone on here that has to do the same, it is so encouraging.
You take care
Love
Barbara xxLove
Barbara0 -
Well done Jenzie - you did it!!0
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Congratulations Jen..........you did it!
Annie0 -
That's really brilliant Jenzie..
Marion x0 -
Im really surprised and sad that it took them so long. Its a lot of stress you could do without. Anyway you can feel vindicated now and that is a special feeling.
Well done
ElizabethNever be bullied into silence.
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no ones definition of your life
Define yourself........
Harvey Fierstein0 -
Well done, that's one less thing to worry about.
Anne0 -
Hey, what fantastic news!
Love Sue0 -
Brilliant news Jen. I am chuffed to bits for you.
Well done
Lv, Ix0 -
Well done on both counts - winning appeal and re deciding to contact MP about process.
SpeedyI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0 -
Hi Jen, I am so pleased for you! And think that writing to your MP is a really good plan - these issues really do need to be highlighted. Love Tilly x0
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Well done, they could see what the medical could,nt or didn't want too. I got mine because it was obivois to the lay person never mind the Doctor that I have very limited use of my hands. It's a shame that they made you go through all this stress.
Well done again Fay0 -
Hoorah Jen!!
A victory!!
Amazing how thesse victories make us all so happy.
Well done you and well done Dad.
Brillinat.
Love
Toni xx0 -
Good for you Jen.
Well done
Kath x0 -
HI
I wished to congratulate you on your decision getting overturned. It does sound as if they have made you jump through all sorts of emotional hoops to get your benefit that you were entitled to all along.
Best Wishes
Elainexjenzie06 wrote:I got it! The judge and doctor were really nice and within 20mins they had decided that the decision should be overturned. They decided it based on my lack of manual dexterity. They asked if I could turn star headed taps (I put I had a problem with taps on the medical questionnaire but the doctor said I didn't have a problem) and I said that I hadn't used a star headed tap in years and even remembered that my parents had changed the taps when I lived at home to lever taps. Instant 15points and qualification.
It still means I get two thirds of **** all but we did it for the principle and I feel vindicated.
I'm going to be getting in touch with my local MP again to discuss the process.0 -
Good on you for pursuing this.
It is criminal that you had to handle the stress of it all but chuffed you handled it and was successful.
Carol0 -
Bumped up for tillypink0
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Well done!0
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I am well pleased for you, it is a crying shame that you and many of us, will have to face such humiliation in the coming months, due to the "cuts" and getting us all back to work.
It winds me up like a clock, so I won't go on, am made up for you. XXX BubblesXX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).0
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